The plot revolves around King Leonidas (Gerard Butler), who leads 300 Spartans into battle against the Persian "God-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his invading army of more than 300,000 soldiers.

Mar 9, 2007 · 300: Directed by Zack Snyder. With Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West. In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against …

Sep 17, 2021 · While preparing for 300, Gerard Butler took it upon himself to become the real deal instead of allowing his body to be technically enhanced by visual effects.

Jul 26, 2025 · Now, nearly two decades later, Gerard Butler is revealing the harrowing truth behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic roles—how filming 300 nearly broke his body, strained his mind, and …

At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas (Gerard Butler), king of the Greek city state of Sparta, leads his badly outnumbered warriors against the massive Persian army. Though certain death awaits the …

300 (2007) is based on Frank Miller's graphic novel of the same name , and loosely based on the events that occured at The Battle of Thermopylae. The film was directed by Zack Snyder and stars Gerard …

Oct 1, 2025 · Gerard Butler's portrayal of King Leonidas in 300 served as the perfect vehicle to showcase his charisma and physical presence, transforming him from a working actor to a bankable …

In 480 B.C. a state of war exists between Persia, led by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro), and Greece. At the Battle of Thermopylae, Leonidas (Gerard Butler), king of the Greek city state of...

Apr 18, 2024 · 300, starring Gerard Butler as King Leonidas, is one of the best action movies but how historically accurate is it? Here we go over the real story of Sparta. In 2007 Zack Snyder helmed the …

4 days ago · Here are the five 5 best Gerard Butler action thriller movies, ranked from worst to first, and where to watch them on the best streaming services.